The commonest causes of anemia are iron deficiency, rapid destruction of RBCs, chronic diseases of internal organs like kidneys, cancer, defective RBCs, and bone marrow disease.

 

When to suspect anemia?

 

Anemia may not have any symptoms when mild. The first symptoms that might appear include:

 

• Weakness and irritation
• Headaches
• Easy fatigability
• Brittle nails
• Perverted taste
• Dizziness
• Pale skin color
• Shortness of breath
• Heart conditions

 

Confirmation of Anemia

• Low blood pressure, especially related to change in posture
• Pale skin
• increased heart rate
• Blood test confirmation
• Bone marrow studies

Other tests may be done to find medical problems that can cause anemia.

 

Treatment

 

Treatment should be directed at the cause of the anemia, and may include:

• Erythropoietin
• Iron, vitamin B12, folic acid, or other supplements
• Blood transfusions

 

When to Contact a Medical Professional

 

Anemia should be considered as a process that may develop either slowly or suddenly and the symptoms and signs vary accordingly. Blood tests generally give a clue as to the type and extent of defect leading to anemia.

 One should get in touch with a healthcare under following situations:

1. Detection of any of the symptoms of anemia or any unusual bleeding from any site in the body.
2. Kidney disease or heart disease
3. Medication known to damage RBCs.
4. Digestive disorders especially in which food components are not properly absorbed from the gut.

 

Note:

 

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Dr Vinay Kumar

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